The free-agent market soon could include an intriguing starting pitcher, as righthander Javier Vazquez reportedly is mulling a return to the majors.

According to WEEI.com, the Boston Red Sox will be among the teams in attendance when Vazquez pitches in the Puerto Rican Winter League on Friday. Meanwhile, The Washington Post reports the Nationals are interested in signing him to a minor league contract.

Vazquez, 36, didn’t pitch in 2012 but also didn’t officially announce his retirement prior to the season. He went 13-11 with a 3.69 ERA in 32 starts for the then-Florida Marlins in 2011, striking out 162 batters in 192 2/3 innings. It was his 12th consecutive season with a double-digit win total.

According to WEEI.com, Vazquez is hitting 92-93 mph on his fastball this winter. And a scout told Yahoo! Sports that the righthander “looks great” physically and could be a “sneaky good pickup.”

In his 14-season major league career, Vazquez is 165-160 with a 4.22 ERA.